There are a few ways to subscribe to TV Guide. You can fill out and send in one of the pull-out subscription cards in any issue or from an outside magazine subscription source. Or you can run a search online --- a number of magazine subscription sites offer TV Guide; look for the one with the best price. Or, look for the toll-free subscription number in any issue of TV Guide and call to subscribe.
Check to see that the information on the subscription form is correct before you send it in. And, choose the payment method you prefer --- you can pay by credit card, choosing to receive one bill for the entire subscription period or being billed in installments.
You should begin receiving TV Guide within a few weeks, depending on how and where you ordered it. Take notice of the expiration date on the address label; the average subscription is usually for one year.
A few months before your subscription runs out, TV Guide will begin sending you renewal notices. Keep one of those on hand to remind yourself of the expiration date, and to be able to choose the best rate.
Search online again as well for the site offering the best renewal rate. Renew from the source you choose at least a few weeks before the subscription expires to avoid missing any issues.